Chen Minhao quickly apologized to the waiter and followed the waiter's pace to the cashier.
Chen Minhao smiled and said to the lady at the cashier: "I'm really sorry, I thought my friend had paid."
The young lady glanced up and down at the man wearing sunglasses and a mask in front of her, and smiled inwardly.
But no matter what she was thinking, she said with a smile on her face: "It's okay, it's okay, a total of 834 yuan, Alipay or WeChat?"
"Alipay."
"Okay, you scan here."
Just as Chen Minhao was about to take out his mobile phone to scan the QR code, Zhang Jianzhang strode back. He stopped Chen Minhao with his hand and said, "Why do I have the nerve to ask you to pay the bill? I asked you to come out to eat, and I am still your boss now."
Zhang Jianzhang turned to the lady at the cashier and said, "I'm sorry, I'm used to having an assistant by my side, so I left immediately after eating. When I just opened the car door, I remembered that I didn't pay. I'm really sorry. How much is it please?”
Chen Minhao immediately opened Alipay and scanned the QR code, entered 834 yuan and password, and said: "Isn't it the same between us who pays the bill? You are so polite. You went out and came back."
When Zhang Jianzhang saw Chen Minhao paying, he did not continue to struggle, and the two of them walked side by side to the entrance of the hotel.
Chen Minhao suddenly said: "Actually, I thought about what you said carefully just now, and you are right. Squeezing artists is indeed not the long-term way for the development of a management company, and I don't want the company I have worked for to collapse."
Zhang Jianzhang was overjoyed and asked, "Have you changed your mind?"
Chen Minhao shook his head and said: "I should open my own studio. But even if I don't choose to stay in Shenmeng, I will find a way to help you clear the obstacles."
Zhang Jianzhang nodded and said nothing.
For a moment, he couldn't tell whether Chen Minhao really wanted to help or was just being polite.
Although he knew that if Chen Minhao could not replace Tian Xiang and become the second shareholder, all the help would only be regarded as moonlighting in the water and would not have any substantive effect. After all, if he wanted to take Tian Xiang's shares, the investors would definitely disagree.
But if Chen Minhao really wanted to help, he was still very grateful to Chen Minhao for having such a heart.
Although Chen Minhao had a plan in mind, he still chose to hide it and said, "I have to discuss with my agent Kang Hui about how to help. Do you think it's okay?"
Zhang Jianzhang nodded directly without any hesitation.
He knew that even if he didn't nod, Chen Minhao would definitely tell Kang Hui what they had communicated today, given that Chen Minhao and Kang Hui were wearing the same pair of pants.
And he felt that Kang Hui had guessed what he was thinking before, after all, that woman was not simple either.
Chen Minhao smiled and said, "Okay, Mr. Zhang, we will communicate with Sister Kang after we have reached a conclusion through discussion."
The two walked to the door of the hotel, and Zhang Jianzhang waved goodbye to Chen Minhao.
Zhang Jianzhang felt that he still underestimated Kang Hui.
Chen Minhao is now undoubtedly a top male star in China, but he still has the attitude of discussing everything with Kang Hui.
Just for this reason, Zhang Jianzhang felt a little envious of Kang Hui. After all, in this era, there are not many artists of this big name who are so well-behaved.
But then he thought about it and remembered that when he was an actor, wasn't he relying on Tian Xiang just like Chen Minhao relied on Kang Hui
When Chen Minhao returned home and opened the door, he saw Chen Qiang reading in the living room, very fascinated.
Chen Qiang looked up and found that after Chen Minhao came back, he put the book away in a hurry like a frightened rabbit.
He held the book in his arms tightly to prevent Chen Minhao from seeing it.
Chen Minhao glanced at Chen Qiang suspiciously, thinking: He can't read Xiao Huang's book, right
Before Chen Minhao asked, Chen Qiang took the initiative and said, "Brother Hao, I'm learning English."
Chen Minhao asked in confusion: "Learning English is a good thing, what's the shame? Hurry up and hug the book so tightly, you can continue to learn."
Chen Qiang still hugged the book tightly, he was so busy that he didn't speak for a long time.
Chen Minhao felt that it was not a big deal, so he did not continue to ask any more questions and went directly to the study.
Chen Minhao sat on a chair and went through today's conversation with Zhang Jianzhang in his mind.
After all, the most important thing when communicating with an actor like Zhang Jianzhang is to determine whether the other party is lying. If you only look up to see the pie that the other party has drawn, but not lower your head to see the hole that the other party has dug, then you will fall into the other party's trap.
Chen Minhao reviewed the interview twice. He felt that there was nothing wrong with Zhang Jianzhang's presentation. His motives and appeals were relatively clear. He initially judged that there was an 80% probability that he was not lying.
So the current situation is relatively simple: Zhang Jianzhang wants to part ways with Tian Xiang due to ideological issues, and he hopes to use himself to push Tian Xiang down.
The core of negotiation is to consider the issue from the other party's perspective. Chen Minhao closed his eyes and imagined that he was Zhang Jianzhang now.
Chen Minhao analyzed that Zhang Jianzhang proposed the current plan for three reasons.
First of all, I am an artist. From a high probability point of view, I will not be particularly harsh on artists. On this point, I am consistent with Zhang Jianzhang's major policies.
Moreover, even if I have any different ideas, based on the experience of "Tian Xiang", I will not sing the opposite tune like Tian Xiang.
At this point, I can solve Zhang Jianzhang's urgent needs.
Secondly, from a feasibility point of view, if Zhang Jianzhang finds someone else to replace Tian Xiang, investors will definitely not agree.
In other words, Zhang Jianzhang only has one choice.
Finally, as an artist, I can bring value to Shenmeng.
Chen Minhao felt that this last point could only be regarded as the icing on the cake.
Chen Minhao put himself in his shoes and thought that if Zhang Jianzhang could offer such conditions, he would definitely be reluctant to give up. However, after weighing the pros and cons, he finally made up his mind. After all, he couldn't let go of his children. Children can't trap wolves.
Zhang Jianzhang had calculated everything but missed one thing. He didn't expect that his desire to go out and work alone was so strong that he actually rejected this fat guy.
After Chen Minhao cleared his thoughts, he rubbed his temples and dialed Kang Hui's number.
Kang Hui was the first to ask: "What did Zhang Jianzhang tell you?"
Chen Minhao did not answer Kang Hui's question directly, but asked: "Are you free tonight? Today's communication was quite unexpected. Zhang Jianzhang used Wang Zhao, but he couldn't explain a sentence or two on the phone. I'll wait for you. We’ll talk about it in detail when we get there.”
Kang smiled back and said, "Don't whet my appetite. You make me unable to concentrate on driving like this."
Chen Minhao said quickly: "No, you'd better drive properly. It's just Zhang Jianzhang who wants to kick Tian Xiang out."
Kang Huihaha said: "What did I think it was? I already knew about this. I just thought that you were about to leave Shenmeng. There was no need for me to tell you the story of the two of them falling in love and wanting to kill each other. "
Chen Minhao paused and said: "Zhang Jianzhang hopes that I stay. He said that if I stay in Shenmeng, he will give me 25% of Tian Xiang's equity."
"What? He plans to give you Tian Xiang's equity." Kang Hui said in surprise: "You are waiting at home for me to go to your house immediately."
Chen Minhao quickly added: "Don't be anxious, drive slowly."
Fifteen minutes later, Chen Minhao's doorbell rang.
Chen Qiang put on an apron and went to open the door. When he saw that the person who came was Kang Hui, he bent down and took out a pair of women's slippers from the shoe cabinet and asked: "Sister Kang, I just made crucian carp tofu soup, do you want it?" Want a bowl?"
Kang Hui's mind was full of things now, and he responded casually: "I won't drink soup today. I have important things to talk to Chen Minhao."
Chen Qiang stood there, feeling very hurt in his heart and falling into deep self-doubt: Am I too busy learning English recently and neglecting to make soup that my cooking skills have declined
As soon as Kang Hui entered the study, he said excitedly: "Zhang Jianzhang really told you that he is willing to give you Tian Xiang's equity in order to make you stay."
Chen Minhao corrected: "It can't be said that he wants me to stay. In essence, he still wants Tian Xiang to go, but if he wants to control Tian Xiang's equity, his holdings will reach 50%, which will make him unhappy with God. Now that Meng has absolute control, the investors will definitely not agree with him doing this. It can only be said that his approach is killing two birds with one stone."
Kang Hui said happily: "Whether it's a snipe and a clam fighting with the fisherman profiting, or a mantis stalking the cicada with the oriole behind, you will definitely make a lot of money from the 25% stake in Shenmeng.
Shenmeng is currently not a big player in the domestic entertainment industry, but it has relatively mature trainee training in the country. With you and Wan Anqi as the top two stars, there are also some third- and fourth-tier stars who can support the scene, and the artist structure is reasonable.
The several online dramas currently invested in have good market expectations. If nothing unexpected happens, there should be a lot of revenue next year.
In addition, the public relations and marketing channels are relatively complete, and it can be regarded as a unicorn company in the entertainment industry that is on the rise. And we can make better use of Shenmeng’s public relations and marketing channels in the future. After all, you can be considered one of the bosses by then. "
At this time, Kang Hui was already immersed in yearning for a better tomorrow.
Chen Minhao coughed softly and said, "But I have already refused."
Kang Hui scolded him in a hurry: "Are you out of your mind? The 25% stake in Shenmeng is much more valuable than you think."
Chen Minhao said with a smile: "But I still want to set up my own studio."
Kang Hui said earnestly: "Don't be stubborn. Our establishment of a studio is just a means, not a goal. Our ultimate goal is to make you a global superstar."
You chose to leave before because you were just a part-time worker in Shenmeng, but if you choose to stay in Shenmeng now, you will be regarded as the boss. We should work around it. "
Chen Minhao tapped his fingers on the table and said, "But we agreed that we would definitely go out and set up a studio, and I have already promised you 10% of the shares."
When Kang Hui heard this, she felt warm in her heart. Her tone softened and she said with a smile: "It's enough that you have this heart. In fact, I just want you to become a global superstar. In fact, it's all secondary. If If I was so focused on money, I might not even be your agent."
Chen Minhao nodded and said, "Mr. Zhang told me that Wan Anqi asked you to choose between me and her."
Kang Hui rolled his eyes and said, "Why didn't I know that his man was such a bitch?"
Chen Minhao thought to himself and said: "I still want to go out and work alone. After all, if I stay in Shenmeng, you will still be a part-time worker, which is unfair to you."
Kang Hui asked in surprise: "Who told you that I was just a part-time worker in Shenmeng?"
(End of chapter)